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CRNA Admissions FAQ

Q: When is the application deadline?

A: November 1

Q: Will you accept applications after the application deadline?

A: Typically we will accept applications on a space available basis. This date is very dependent on the overall quality of the applicant pool. Please call 510-869-6511 after November 1 to ask if we are still accepting applications.

Q: Do I need to have the GRE completed at the time of application?

A: Yes. Students need to take the GRE examination prior to November 1 and self-report their known GRE scores in their application.

Q: Do I have to have my ACLS and PALS certification at the time of application?

A: No. You may complete these certifications anytime before the start of classes.

Q: If I live out of state, do I have to have a California RN license at the time of application?

A: No. You may obtain this anytime before the start of classes. We do recommend starting that process early as the finger print verification can take up to six months or so.

Q: If I have not completed the required units of chemistry or statistics, do I have to have them completed at the time of application?

A: No. You may take them prior to the start of classes.

Q: If I have completed all of the required chemistry units, what chemistry is advisable to take to be a competitive candidate?

A: We recommend you take a specifically titled biochemistry course, no lab required.

Q: If I choose to take physics, do I have to have it completed at the time of application?

A: No. You may take it prior to the start of classes.

Q: Where do you recommend taking prerequisite courses?

A: You may take prerequisite courses at accredited two/four-year College or University. Refer to the list online courses resources posted on the CRNA admission requirements page of the Samuel Merritt website.

Q: How many students do you accept in the part-time option of the program each year?

A: We plan to accept no more than 3 students into the part-time option each year.

Q: How many students do you invite to interview each year?

A: The number of students we invite to interview has typically at or about 50 students, but this number can be increased depending on the quality of the applicant pool.